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Jalen Augustine-Porter

Jalen Augustine-Porter counsels and defends employers on a wide range of labor and employment litigation, with a focus on claims involving discrimination, harassment, wage and hour violations, and employment compensation disputes. Jalen represents businesses across industries in federal and state court, handling single-plaintiff actions, complex commercial disputes, and matters arising under statutes such as Title VII, the FLSA, and state law equivalents. He guides clients through all phases of litigation, from initial investigation and pleadings to dispositive motion practice and trial preparation.

Before joining Fisher Phillips, Jalen served as a clerk to the Honorable Susan D. Wigenton in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. He was also an associate at a regional law firm where he represented employers and businesses in labor and employment litigation in both state and federal courts. In that role, he gained valuable insight into the challenges employers face and honed his skills in defending against high-stakes employment law claims.

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Roland Swanson, Jr.

Mr. Swanson is a proud native of St. Louis, Missouri, whose life and career are guided by three key principles: culture, commitment, and community. He is an alumnus of two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Jackson State University and Howard University School of Law, where he developed a strong foundation in leadership, excellence, and social justice.

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Mr. Swanson began his pursuit of social justice as a student attorney with the Howard University Criminal Justice Clinic. He also served as Captain of the award-winning Huver I. Brown Moot Court Trial Advocacy Team.

Throughout his legal career, Mr. Swanson has practiced in various areas of law, including family law, mass tort litigation, state and federal criminal law, and personal injury. He is licensed to practice in Missouri and Illinois, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.

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Paige Lewis

Paige Lewis is a native Houstonian with deep roots in the community. She is a meticulous and fearless advocate for her clients, bringing compassion and tenacity in handling even the most complex criminal and corporate cases.  

A magna cum laude graduate from Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Ms. Lewis has a passion for defending the people of Texas. She began her legal career as an intern for Quinones & Associates, PLLC, while earning her Doctorate in Jurisprudence degree from nearby Texas Southern University, all in Houston’s Third Ward, the same neighborhood where she grew up. Founding Attorney Letitia Quinones-Hollins was Ms. Lewis’s trial skills professor in law school, and under Ms. Quinones’s guidance, Ms. Lewis has gone on to become a member of the State Bar of Texas and a Partner at Quinones & Associates. 

Committed to protecting the rights of Houstonians and those in surrounding areas, Ms. Lewis serves on the executive board of the Houston Legal Defense Team, a group dedicated to ensuring the citizens of Texas can exercise their constitutional right to free speech. She is also a dedicated member of the Diversity and Inclusion Board of the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association.  

Paige wants to make sure all voices are heard, no matter their race, gender or socioeconomic status. She understands the gravity and the responsibility of criminal defense law, having seen firsthand the effects that inadequate legal representation have had on friends, family and others in her community. She isn’t afraid of a challenge and will always go the extra mile to find the right strategy, no matter what she faces from opposing counsel. 

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